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LHASA, July 20, 2020 (Xinhua) -- Jiuhe Zhuo dance, or "waist drum dance," originating in Qonggyai County of Shannan, has a storied history of more than 1,300 years. It is a popular dancing form for the native people of Shannan is said to be a prayer for good fortune.
The dance was honred by being listed as a national intagible cultute heritage in 2014.
Nyima, an inheritor of the Jiuhe Zhuo dance, began to learn the art from his father at the age of nine and has been dedicated to performing the Zhuo dance for over 60 years. His dedication and still once earned his a national award for folk arts.
Nyima and his apprentices perform the Jiuhe Zhuo dance in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Nyima performs the Jiuhe Zhuo dance in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Nyima performs the Jiuhe Zhuo dance in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
Nyima (C) and his apprentices perform the Jiuhe Zhuo dance in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)
Apprentices of Nyima perform the Jiuhe Zhuo dance in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Nyima interacts with pupils at a primary school in Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 2, 2020. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)
Nyima prepares for his performance at a primary school in Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 2, 2020. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Aerial photo shows Nyima performing the Jiuhe Zhuo dance at a primary school in Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 2, 2020. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Aerial photo shows Nyima and his apprentices performing the Jiuhe Zhuo dance in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
After decades meticulously studying of the dance, Nyima has formed his unique style. During a performance, he plays the role of the principal dancer and controls the movements and rhythm of the dance. Nyima has trained dozens of apprentices and has assembled a Zhuo dance performing team in Jiuhe Village. Today, the young team members often perform in different venues across the region. The Zhuo dance has become an important aspect and contributing factor in the reduction of poverty among the local villagers.
Nyima and his apprentices perform the Jiuhe Zhuo dance in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)
Nyima performs the Jiuhe Zhuo dance in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
Nyima (C) and his apprentices perform the Jiuhe Zhuo dance in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Nyima and his apprentices pose for a group photo in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)
Photo taken on July 1, 2020 shows asmiling Nyima in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
Apprentices of Nyima perform the Jiuhe Zhuo dance in Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 1, 2020. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)
Aerial photo taken on July 2, 2020 shows a view of Jiuhe Village of Qonggyai County in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)■
